Redemption and Salvation Redemption and Salvation: Syllabus Notes - CLASS #1: I. Introduction. II. Salvation: A. Seven Major Theological Concepts. B. Man’s Response to the Offer of Salvation. CLASS #2: II. Salvation: (cont.) C. Foundations of Salvation. III. Redemption: A. Introduction to Redemption. B. Adam: A True Historical Person. CLASS #3: III. Redemption: (cont.) C. The Universality of the First and Last Adam. D. Christ as Original Man. CLASS #4: III. Redemption: (cont.) E. Christ without a Sin Nature yet with Real Temptation. F. Method of Redemption: The Risen Christ Contrasted with the Fallen Adam. G. The Results of Redemption: Regaining, Defeating, Surpassing. CLASS #5: III. Redemption: (cont.) H. The Superiority of Christ over Adam. I. Christ: The Head of a Redeemed Race. J. Course Conclusion; Exam. Page 1 of 30 Redemption and Salvation Redemption and Salvation: Exam Notes - Possible 20 Point Questions 1) List and define the seven major theological concepts of salvation (p. 6). 2) Use the acronym “AKT” to explain what it means to believe (p. 8). 3) Show how Christ can be contrasted with Adam in order to explain the method of redemption (p. 22, 23). Possible 10 Point Questions 1) Choose two of the major theological concepts of salvation and describe how they relate to salvation (p. 5). 2) In two or three sentences, explain why it is important to hold to the historicity of Adam (p. 12, 13). 3) Use two Scriptures to defend the doctrine of original sin (p. 15). 4) How did Jesus learn obedience? Refer to one Scripture in your answer (p. 19). 5) List three specific ways in which the Second Adam surpassed the first Adam by fulfilling God’s purposes for man (no references necessary; p. 25, 26). 6) Show one way in which we have much more in the Second Adam than we had in the first Adam (p. 27). Page 2 of 30 Redemption and Salvation I. Course Introduction. Notes - Author’s Illustration: A young boy lived by the sea. He loved boats. He would watch them come in from the ocean every day. One day he began to build his own sailboat. He worked for 6 days. Fi- nally it was finished. He could not wait to put it in the water. Just as he was putting the boat in the water the wind changed direction. It forced the boat out into the water until it was completely out of sight. The boy began to cry. Every day he returned to that point on the beach and searched for the boat. He never found it. One day he was walking downtown when he saw the sailboat in the window of a store. It was the boat that had been lost. He ran in the store and told the owner that it was his boat. The man said that he could not have it unless he paid $10 for it. The boy argued. Finally, he paid the money. It was all the money that he had. When the boy left the store with the boat he said, Little boat, you are twice mine. you are mine because I made you, and now you are mine be- cause I bought you. God created us. Then he paid a great price to get us back. This is the story of redemption and salvation. Insert Your Illustration: Page 3 of 30 Redemption and Salvation A. The Heart of Christianity. Notes - 1. From the moment Adam fell into sin in the garden of Eden, God has had one plan for mankind. It is called the plan of redemption and salva- tion. a. The unfolding of the plan can be seen in the Bible from Gen 3:15 to Rev 22:14. b. It is the binding that holds the Bible together. It is the structure that is the foundation for all of theology. c. Redemption and salvation are the main themes of the Bible. 2. Salvation is the ultimate goal of both God and man. All men want to be saved. God wants all men to be saved (1 Tim 2:4; 2 Pt 3:9). Be- cause of its richness as a foundation of all other areas of theology, the doctrine of salvation has been called by many “the grandfather” of theology. 3. Redemption is the plan of salvation. It is God’s strategy for salvation. B. The Contents of this Course. 1. We will offer a general study of salvation. This will be very brief and will serve to prepare us for a more specific study of one perspective of redemption. 2. We will study redemption from the perspective of Christ as the Second Adam. Through this study we will gain a full understanding of what redemption includes, why it was needed, and how it was accomplished. Page 4 of 30 Redemption and Salvation II. Salvation. Notes - A. Seven Major Theological Concepts of Salvation. Author’s Comment: We will first consider the scope of the concept of salvation by listing seven major theological concepts that are included within this doctrine. 1. Redemption - the plan or strategy of salvation. 2. Regeneration - the reality and energy of salvation. 3. Reconciliation - the relational aspect of salvation. 4. Atonement - the work or cost of salvation. 5. Justification - the legal result of salvation. 6. Righteousness - the position received from salvation. 7. Sanctification - is the process of salvation. Discussion Point Use the following diagram to promote discussion and further understanding of these seven concepts within salvation. Page 5 of 30 Redemption and Salvation Notes - Concepts of How it is Man's Definition Scriptures The Result Salvation Accomplished Respose Tit. 2:14 Christ as the To bring back Faith: Belief in Prosperity; Ps. 103:4 Champion or Redemption that which was victorious God Dominion; I Pt. 1:18 the Victor lost who rules. Success Gal. 3:13 (I Cor. 15:57) Jn. 3:3-6 To bring back Christ as the Faith: Belief Eph.2:1 Newness; to life, to give Life-giver that God can Regeneration II Cor. 5:17 Change; Fresh new life, to (Jn. 10:28; and does give I Jn. 5:1 beginnings give birth again I Cor. 15:45) new life. Rom. 6:4-11 Faith: Belief Communion; To make peace II Cor. 5:19 Christ as the that God Fellowship; Reconciliatio between Rom. 5:6-11 I Mediator accepts us like Relationship enemies Jn. 1:3 (Heb. 12:24) we are. with God Faith: Belief The Rom. 4:6-9 Christ as our that our sins reconciliation I Pt. 1:19 Removal of Substitute or are covered. Atonement of the guilty by Heb. 9:13-22 guilt; the Sacrifice. Repent: in divine II Cor. 5:21 Forgiveness ( I Pt. 3:18) gratitude and sacrifice. Rom. 4:7 thanks. Accounting the Christ as Repent: Our Peace; Rom. 5:1,9 Justification guilty just Sinless ( Sin becomes Removal of Heb. 5:9 before God II Cor. 5:21) obvious. wrath Repent: As we Phi. 3:9 Christ as our Boldness; Right standing realize that we Righteousness Rom. 10:1-10 Representative Relationship; before God can not achieve Eph. 2:10 (I Jn. 2:1) holiness it. Christ as our Repent: The I Thes. 5:23 Transformed Example or ongoing To purify and Phi. 2:12,13 into the image Sanctification Perfector process of set apart Rom.8:29 of Christ; Good (Jn. 13:15; turning from Heb. 2:11 Works Heb. 12:2) sin. Page 6 of 30 Redemption and Salvation Author’s Comment: Notes - Each aspect of salvation is based on the understanding that Jesus, by His spirit dwells within the believer (Gal 2:20). There are two dimensions to man’s response to salvation: 1) Repent or repentance; 2) Believe (Mk 1:15). In the diagram we have highlighted one or the other for each of the seven “concepts” of salvation. However, each concept includes both dimensions of response. B. Man’s Response to the Offer of Salvation. 1. Repent. a. Definition: Turning from the old to the new or from the bad to the good (Acts 3:19). 1) It is not simply feeling sorry (regret). 2) It is not simply feeling bad (remorse). b. Motivation: Why should I repent? 1) Because of God’s presence and closeness (Mt 3:2). 2) Because of the gospel message (life, death, and resurrection of Jesus). a) The impact of what God did for me relative to what I deserve (Rom 2:4). b) The impact of what I should do for God relative to what He deserves (Rom 2:4). 3) Because I need to have my sins forgiven (Acts 2:38; 3:19). Page 7 of 30 Redemption and Salvation 2. Believe (faith). Notes - a. Knowledge. 1) It is necessary (Rom 10:17). 2) However, it is not enough to attain salvation (Jms 2:19). b) Assent. 1) To recognize and acknowledge the truth of the gospel. This implies that there will be obedience. 2) To recognize and acknowledge the need for Christ’s saving work. This implies that there is reliance. c) Trust. 1) The person looks away from himself (Prov 3:5, 6). 2) He looks to Christ (Heb 12:2). 3) Both of these points imply that there is a personal relationship. Author’s Comment: To remember these three aspects of “belief” you may want to form the acronym (in English) AKT from the first letters of Assent, Knowledge, and Trust. We recognize that this will not apply to other languages other than English. Remember: To believe you must AKT because true belief implies obedience (Jms 2:17).